This book presents a diverse collection of studies and exercises that clarify the basics of drum fills, develop more advanced and specific techniques to use in fills, and present many ideas for musical phrases using the techniques. The studies are presented in an order that follows a natural progression of ability, however the exercises do not need to be played in the order they are presented. Students and teachers can select exercises to design a curriculum that fits a student's needs as their skills develop. With each set of exercises, you will find descriptions, tips and practice instructions. Sometimes they are written for each individual study, and when appropriate they are written for the entire chapter. Be sure to read the text that accompanies each part of this book to get the most out of the exercise.
Drummer D. Scott Williams was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He began drumming at the age of
8, started playing professionally at the age of 14, and began teaching at the age of 22. Today he
enjoys a busy private teaching practice and is an active performer who has played throughout the
United States and internationally.
He is also the author of The Funky Six,
one of Mel Bay’s best selling drum titles,
and Drumkit Fundamentals.
He has studied drumming privately with
many great teachers. Among them are
Kim Plainfield, Frank Katz, and Jimmy
DeGrasso.
Scott endorses Taye Drums and is a
member of the Vic Firth Education Team.